Section R12-1-743. Therapy-related Computer Systems

The licensee shall perform acceptance testing on the treatment plan- ning system of therapy-related computer systems in accordance with published protocols accepted by nationally recognized bodies. At a minimum, the acceptance testing shall include, as applicable, verification of:

1.        The source-specific input parameters required by the dose calculation algorithm;

2.        The accuracy of dose, dwell time, and treatment time cal- culations at representative points;

3.        The accuracy of isodose plots and graphic displays;

4.        The accuracy of the software used to determine sealed source positions from radiographic images; and

5.        The accuracy of electronic transfer of the treatment deliv- ery parameters to the treatment delivery unit from the treatment planning system.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R.

1217, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).